Silver
Silver continues to be a vital material in the jewellery trade, valued for its affordability, versatility, and enduring popularity with consumers. For UK jewellers, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers, the silver market presents both opportunities and challenges, from price volatility to increasing demand for ethically sourced and recycled materials. Jewellery Focus offers comprehensive coverage on silver, including market trends, regulatory updates, design innovations, and sustainability initiatives. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals stay ahead in a competitive sector where silver plays a key role in both fine and fashion jewellery.
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Jan- 2013 -11 JanuaryEconomy
Lightweight and fashion jewellery affecting hallmarking figures, says assay master
Shoppers are increasingly looking to lightweight silver articles and fashion jewellery, which do not need hallmarking, according to the chief executive of the Birmingham Assay Office.
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10 JanuaryEconomy
Assay Office figures show drop in hallmarking
Figures released by the Birmingham Assay Office have revealed that there has been a decline in hallmarking across the four UK assay offices.
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4 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Support increases for ethical jewellery as Fairtrade silver arrives in UK
The world’s first batch of Fairtrade and Fairmined silver has arrived in the UK thanks to fair trade jewellery pioneer CRED Jewellery.
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2 JanuaryTrade Organisations
BJA announces winners of 2013 Jewellery Show Award
Silver jewellery company Lucy Q and fashion jewellery supplier Pautinka have been named as the joint winners of the British Jewellers’ Association’s (BJA) annual design competition.
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Dec- 2012 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Darlena acquires BJM Charms and Jewellery
Darlena Ltd has announced that it has acquired BJM Charms and Jewellery from its founder, Peter Morrish.
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20 DecemberCelebrities
Rihanna snapped on stage with a Nomination bracelet
R&B star Rihanna was recently snapped wearing a Nomination bracelet at a concert.
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18 DecemberProduct Launches
Alfred Terry moves into men’s jewellery market
Jewellery manufacturer Alfred Terry has announced the launch of its REVV collection – the first men’s range from the north-London-based company.
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18 DecemberEvents
Desire Fair relocates to Kensington
The organiser of the Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair has announced a new venue for the London event.
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5 DecemberEvents
Fei Liu visits Green + Benz Manchester
Internationally acclaimed jewellery designer Fei Liu was in attendance at a recent event held by Green + Benz to celebrate its introduction of his work to Manchester.
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Nov- 2012 -30 NovemberDesigners
Ti Sento offers prize of Amsterdam trip to stockists
Ti Sento jewellery designers is offering a Christmas prize of a weekend trip to Amsterdam for retailers stocking its product.
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